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COF Testing: Why Does it Matter?

(Process Management)

July 31, 2008, ... again, running to proven standards ensures low waste and fewer field problems and returns. Process improvement expert David Argent has 30+ years of experience in process analysis with particular emphasis ...

Dr. J. Keith Good to Keynote Applied Web Handling Conference

(News | New Products)

May 11, 2008, ... Assn. (CEMA) division, focuses on practical techniques to optimize web handling, improve productivity, and minimize waste. Dr. Good is a professor and Noble Foundation Chair at the School of Mechanical ...

Trail Blazing

(Green Converting)

March 31, 2008, ... Communications; 610-670-4680; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Converter Info Curtis Packaging | 44 Berkshire Rd., Sandy Hook, CT 06482 | 203-426-5861 | www.curtispackaging.com PCW: Partners Curb Waste Curtis ...

What's New Product

(Magazine)

March 31, 2008, ... start-up, and other paper waste rolls from their cardboard cores without touching the core. Said to provide high-purity paper reduced to a manageable size for feeding shredders quickly, safely, and easily. ...

February What's Ne

(Magazine)

January 31, 2008, ... size-variable web offset press now features an in-line laminating station and new matrix waste removal station for self-adhesive labels. Called ideal for a wide range of applications, the laminating station ...

AIMCAL Launches New Converting School

(News | New Products)

January 21, 2008, ... to process optimization and waste reduction, as well as higher, more consistent product quality and new product development." Program details and registration information is available on the new Converting ...

Be a Mentor a New Year's Resolutio

(Editorial)

December 31, 2007, ... strategies related to process optimization and waste reduction, as well as higher, more consistent product quality and new product development.” AIMCAL has taken to heart the call to mentor its own ...

The 7 Deadly (Converting) Sins

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, There are some basic problems that crop up over and over again, with costly results in wasted time and materials. Below are examples, in capsule form, There are some basic problems that crop up over and ...

PFFC Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities Directory

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, Is there a problem with your process? Fix it! These technical facilities stand ready to help. Adherent Laboratories 3804 Dunlap St. North, St. Paul, MN 55112; 651-247-3364; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; ...

Hierarchy of Value: Part II

(Magazine)

October 31, 2007, ... of job changeover Level of substrate waste associated with using the product. At this level, competent technical service from an ink vendor can have a large impact on costs in working as a team with ...

New Products, Part 1

(Magazine)

October 31, 2007, ... reducing waste. Schober USA | 513-489-7393 | schoberusa.com | PFFC-ASAP 402 Cutting, Printing Partnership Partnership offers Finecut laser cutting systems with the 4000 Series UV inkjet systems ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... sunlight and strobes. Tri-Tronics Co. | 800-237-0946 | ttco.com | PFFC-ASAP 336 Winder Cuts Waste Model 210 heavy-duty surface winder is said to offer state-of-the-art performance, slit width changeover ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... he says, and he expects a marked increase in the means to measure environmental impact. Parsons adds that visitors to drupa will also find exhibitors addressing specific environmental issues, such as waste ...

WHAT'S NE

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ...  Slit Without Sticky Waste FS film slitters are heavy-duty machines that slit without rewinding. Designed to slit rolls of protection film, PE, coated and uncoated plastic films, silicone paper, and ...

Measure What Matters

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... on actual experience. In this chart the percentage of jobs that need toning has been tracked for a year, with some progress made toward the goal of 23%. This metric impacts waste and uptime primarily, ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ... tracking trim waste vs. running waste, against a set of definable standards. Using standards, jobs costs are guaranteed a profitability percentage, company says, and each department's performance can be ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

February 28, 2007, ... to use on press and is able to help reduce waste. PFFC-ASAP 400 Check Production in Real Time Nordson Corp., Duluth, GA; 800/683-2314; nordson.com The ClearView production information system provides ...

Color 101: Part II

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... will be waste and failure. Process Management Last month we discussed control of raw materials, and now we look at a simple check list of procedures required for color measurement and control. If any ...

Color 101: Part I

(Process Management)

December 31, 2006, ... the color to be correct at the end of the value chain, that is, where the print comes off the press. It is the last chance to get it right. To avoid waste, the color should be correct without loss of press ...

Managing the Ink Films

(Process Management)

October 31, 2006, ... in ink transfer to maintain quality and control waste. Often we hear qualitative statements such as, “When I change this, the ink transfers better.” Better to have quantitative data in a fixed process. ...